The keyword is "unique"! Since its founding in 2003, KEEN has defined the outdoors as "anywhere without a ceiling" and promoted the reduction of the global environmental impact under its philosophy of CONSCIOUSLY CREATED – Makers that are kind to the earth and people. Under this philosophy, KEEN Japan LLC (headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), which operates the outdoor footwear brand KEEN from Portland, Oregon, USA, which proposes innovative hybrid footwear, will be holding a pop-up event, UNIQUE UNEEK, from April 19th (Fri) to 21st (Sun), 2024, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the open-air sneakers made of two cords and a single sole. UNEEK is an open-air sneaker that combines the…
A nostalgic old-fashioned experience! “Shitamachi Monja Yuji” newly opened in Okachimachi, where you can enjoy shooting games in a festival atmosphere
A monjayaki restaurant run by sisters, the third generation of Edo natives. You can experience authentic target shooting in the restaurant. Please enjoy our specialty, "target shooting monjayaki." Shitamachi Monja Yuji, a monjayaki restaurant where you can enjoy shooting games in a festival atmosphere, will have its grand opening on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in the Ueno/Okachimachi area. *The pre-opening period will be from Thursday, April 11th to Wednesday, April 16th, 2024. background My father, Yuji, who raised my sisters and I on his own. When my sisters and I decided to open our monjayaki restaurant, we had already decided on a name for it. Although my father never works…
Bringing the “Oshikatsu Boom” to Overseas: Oshikatsu Goods for Inbound Tourists, “Oshisara Ring Japan ver.”, Now on Sale as Capsule Toys at Four Stores
On April 2nd, the "Oshi Photo Ring Japan ver." for inbound tourists, which is currently on sale at "Oshikatsu Goods Master," will go on sale in Ginza and Ueno. It will then be sold in Asakusa and Omiya. BeBlock Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, CEO: Matsumura Yusuke), a company that develops goods and novelty production, has released the "Oshi Photo Ring Japan ver.", an Oshi Photo Ring currently on sale at "Oshikatsu Goods Master" ( https://oshi-tatsu.com ), a new Oshi Photo Ring item aimed at tourists visiting Japan. Bringing Japan's "oshikatsu boom" to the world. Selling oshikatsu goods that allow tourists to enjoy "oshikatsu x SNS-worthy" On April 2nd,…
Shitamachi Spring Festival 2024 ~ Uenode Woof Woof ~
There's a ton of dog content for you to play, eat and enjoy! Ueno Park's first large-scale dog festival "Shitamachi Spring Festival 2024 ~ Uenode Woof Woof ~" Held on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th! There's a ton of dog content for you to play, eat and enjoy! Event Outline Event name: Shitamachi Spring Festival 2024 ~ Uenode Woof Woof ~ Event period: Saturday, April 13th to Sunday, April 14th, 2024, 10:00-17:00 Location: Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007, Ueno Park, in front of the fountain square Admission fee: Free Access: 2 minutes walk from Ueno Station on the JR, Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines 1 minute walk…
Solo exhibitions of Aida Makoto, Okada Yuko, and Aida Torajiro will be held simultaneously from April 20th at three art spaces operated by ArtSticker.
The Chain Museum Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Toyama Masamichi; hereinafter referred to as "The Chain Museum") will be holding solo exhibitions by each of the Aida family (Aida Makoto, Okada Yuko, and Aida Torajiro) simultaneously at three venues operated by art communication platform "ArtSticker": "Gallery & Restaurant Behind the Scenes (Azabudai Hills)," "Art or Rice Vermicelli or Shirochu (Roppongi)," and "Uenoshita Studio (ABAB UENO)." *Exhibited works will be available for purchase on each exhibition page on ArtSticker. Exhibition Overview Aida Makoto "The Road to Mixed Bathing" (Gallery & Restaurant Backstage) Gallery & Restaurant Behind the Scenes (Azabudai Hills) will be hosting an exhibition of new paintings by…
[Ecute Ueno] Kyoto’s matcha sweets specialty store “Kyoto Veneto” opens for a limited time! Don’t miss the sweets that will be available for the first time!
Kyoto Veneto (Juan Co., Ltd.), which develops innovative matcha sweets based on the concept of "learning from the past and creating something new in Western confectionery," will be selling its products for a limited time at Ecute Ueno from Monday, April 1, 2024 to Sunday, April 14, 2024. A cross-cultural mix of sweets from Kyoto and Veneto, Italy At Kyoto Veneto, we offer a modern take on traditional Italian and Japanese confectionery techniques. They use delicious Uji matcha tea available at the time of year, and are particular about creating sweets that take advantage of the sourness of the cheese and the flavor of the matcha. ■The most popular item…
[Report] The National Museum of Western Art opens its first contemporary art exhibition, “Could this be a room where future artists sleep?”
The National Museum of Western Art in Ueno, Tokyo, has opened its first-ever contemporary art exhibition , "Has this become a room where future artists can sleep? ──The National Museum of Western Art's 65th Anniversary Self-Question | Questions for Contemporary Artists." The exhibition will run until May 12, 2024. ■ Participating Artists Yuki Iiyama, Yoichi Umezu, Mai Endo, Tsuyoshi Ozawa, Nodoka Odawara, Natsuko Sakamoto, Hiroshi Sugito, Ryudai Takano, Kyo Takemura, Koki Tanaka, Toeko Tatsuno, Elena Tutacchikova, Rei Naito, Tadayoshi Nakabayashi, Yurie Nagashima, Purple Room (Yoichi Umezu + Hiromi Ando + Yoshiko Tsuzukihashi + Asako Hoshikawa + Saki Wakimoto), Rintaro Fuse, Hisao Matsuura, Futoshi Miyagi, Eboshi Yuasa, Kanji Yumisashi This is…
“SWIMMER Spring POP UP SHOP in Yamashiroya 2024” will be held from today, March 23rd (Sat)! “Kawaii Gagyu!” gathered in front of Ueno Station ♡
Available at the Yamashiroya basement sales floor in front of Ueno Station from Saturday, March 23, 2024 to Monday, May 6, 2024 (holiday)! The popular miscellaneous goods brand "SWIMMER", which IP4 Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, President: Tsuyoshi Kohama) handles the license, will be released from today, March 23, 2024 (Saturday) to May 6, 2024 (Saturday, March 23, 2024). A POP UP SHOP is being held at Yamashiroya, a toy specialty store in front of Ueno Station, for a limited time until Monday (Monday and holidays)! At the POP UP SHOP venue, you can not only enjoy shopping for SWIMMER's cute products, but also have a special corner where you…
Tokyo National Museum and Cartier hold “Cartier and Japan: Half a Century of History ‘MUSUBI’ Exhibition – Dialogue on Beauty and Art” at Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan
From June 12th (Wednesday) to July 28th (Sunday), 2024 Tokyo, Japan – March 25, 2024: Tokyo National Museum and Cartier will hold an exhibition entitled “Cartier and Japan: Half a Century” at the Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan from June 12th (Wednesday) to July 28th (Sunday), 2024. We will be holding the “Yui MUSUBI'' Exhibition – Dialogue on Beauty and Art''. To commemorate 50 years since Cartier opened its first boutique in Japan, this exhibition introduces the various stories that connect the Maison and Japan.The exhibition is set in the symmetrical Hyokeikan building and depicts Cartier, Japan, and Cartier. We unravel the bond between the Contemporary Art Foundation and Japanese artists.…
Monomachi 2024 will be held! Find your “like” in a manufacturing town
The Taito Monomachi Association (official name: Taito Monozukuri Machizukuri Association) will hold the "15th Monomachi" (commonly known as Monomachi 2024) from May 24th (Friday) to May 26th (Sunday). The stage is the southern part of Taito Ward (an area of 2km square from Okachimachi to Kuramae to Asakusabashi), as usual every time. Experience Monomachi, which is held in an area with a rich downtown atmosphere that has supported Japanese manufacturing as a black child, and fully enjoy the fun, depth, and interest of manufacturing. ▼The concept is “A place where you can find what you like”▼ The concept of "Monomachi 2024" is "A town where you can find what you…